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D940 NOK

1986 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,802 mi
Last recorded10,802 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD940 NOK
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 10,802 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 10,742 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 10,561 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

vehicles has been standing

Pass 24 Oct 2013 10,559 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2013 10,559 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 10,332 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 10,332 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2012 10,331 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

uable to access fuel cap

Pass 28 Apr 2011 9,729 miles

Engine has a BAAAAAAD oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2009 9,666 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 9,417 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 9,410 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 8,918 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 7,481 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?

Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
2,324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 624
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 464
brake binding 455
parking brake recording little or no effort 332
Headlamp aim too low 326
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D940 NOK is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1986 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 53,759 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Esprit fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 624 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D940 NOK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Esprit typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 40 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D940 NOK is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 28 October 1986.

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